傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 14 - Chapter 7 An Engagement for a Young Lady

　　傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 14

　　CHAPTER SEVEN

　　An Engagement for a Young Lady

　　Later in the day, Sir William Lucas, Charlotte's father appeared. He had come to announce his daughter's future marriage to the Bennets. Mrs. Bennet replied that he must be mistaken. Lydia, whose character often made her speak to much, loudly said,

　　"Good Lord! How can you say such a thing, Sir William? Don't you know that Mr. Collins wants to marry Elizabeth?"

　　Sir William had good manners, so he only smiled politely.

　　Then Elizabeth told them that she had earlier spoken to Charlotte about the matter. Her mother and younger sisters were rudely asking questions, but Elizabeth started to loudly congratulate Sir William. Jane readily joined her and offered her congratulations, too.

　　When Sir William left, Mrs. Bennet let out her true feelings. She believed the Lucases had tricked Mr. Collins away from Elizabeth. It was a month before she would speak to Sir William or Lady Lucas without being rude, and many months before she decided to forgive their daughter.

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